The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 16,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
